Here's the information that you're looking for, s4ce. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 S4 Prestige with 15,000 miles per year are .00187 and 50%, respectively.

I was just at one of the dealers this weekend and was quoted the following on a lease for a 2010 Audi S4 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles for 42 months:

MSRP $48,625 (only adds are for auto and inlays)SP $47,625 (the car has to be built so I thought $1000 off wasn't too bad)MF .00222Residual 52% (with Audi Care)

Monthly $770 (includes 6% CT sales tax)

Quoted putting $1500 into the deal which probably covers most of the fees

They say the 42 month term is the most attractive right now, although the money factor seems to be higher than what I just read from Car_man on the 36 month term. Perhaps because this is only a Prem Plus, not Prestige?

Good deal? I am thinking of asking for them to take over the last month of my current lease ($628) and disposal fee ($350) and/or ask for additional $1000-500 off current offering price. Too much too little? Thanks in advance for thoughts.

A reporter is looking to speak to a recent buyer of a new Audi vehicle over the past year and get comments on why they chose their vehicle over a Mercedes, BMW or Lexus. Please send your daytime phone number and the car you purchased to ctalati@edmunds.com by Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

Thanks,ChintanCorporate CommunicationsEdmunds.com

MODERATOR

Need help navigating? kirstie_h@edmunds.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.

I am interested in leasing this vehicle. Here are the best figures I have been offered so far:

MSRP $48,600MF .00131Zero down

12k/yr 36 mo.$669/mo + tax

12k/yr 42 mo.$635/mo + tax

The monthly payments still seem pretty high for a car that has an MSRP under $50K. Does anyone know how good of a deal this is an how much more it can go down? Right now Porsche Cayman's with MSRP of close to $60K can be leased for $600/mo with zero down! I am considering waiting a month or two to see if the leasing terms will be more favorable.

Hi cruzeiro10. I would be happy to use Audi's current lease program to work up a sample payment on the S4 that you are interested in. However, in order for me to do so I need you to provide me with its full MSRP and approximate selling price, or at leeast its MSRP and dealer invoice price. You can find that information over in the New Vehicle Pricing section of Edmunds.com.

I see that you are considering making a $5,000 down payment on your lease. I always advise consumers not to make large down payments on leased vehicles. Those who make them risk losing part or all of them if their vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and never recovered. Even though it means that your monthly payment will be a little higher, you would be better off going with a zero down lease.

I certainly do, peekay1. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Audi S4 Premium Plus Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are 00098 and 51%, respectively.

hey folks, I was wondering if someone could help me out. I've been looking at the s4 with premium plus package, B&O sound and nav, MSRP ~53k. I've noticed a varying residual for a 42 month lease, 12,000 mi among the local dealers, 50-52%. I'm getting quotes anywhere from 730 no OP expenses to, more commonly, 680-700 a month with 4200 TOP. This seems to be quite a difference, and those who ask the latter(and this is after 2h of haggling) they say its due to the "super specialty" nature of the vehicle. Do these numbers sound common or accurate?

I certainly do, speedgal2. According to the latest information that I have seen, Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 S4 Prestige with 15,000 miles per year are .00098 and 49%, respectively.

I believe that the addition of AudiCare does still improve vehicles' residual values by 1%, but I haven't checked to make sure that is still the case in a while.

I know the sale price is high, but they are giving me $1700 over normal trade value for my car. I saw their profit screen and they are losing around $700 on the sale when all is said and done. I'm sure they make it up elsewhere, and that the "normal" trade value is low. I signed the papers last night, though. I think it's a pretty good deal for no money down. Invoice on the vehicle is $47,890, MSRP is $50,630.

Here you go, levessh. Audi Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 S4 Sedan Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00107 and 52%, respectively.

I have one more question, too! Is it reasonable for me to believe I will be able to lease a new 2010 Premium Plus S4 for 12,000 miles/yr for no more than $650/mo with $0 down? I could lower the annual mileage to 10,000 if I needed to. I live in Minneapolis (55424).

As you might presume, I have never leased (or bought!) a car before. I do know I want to lease though.

In short, the easiest way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to shop around for the lowest possible selling price and then have the dealer that you decide to go with calculate your vehicle's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor.